Cruvelli, Johanne Sophie Charlotte
(1826–1907)> VOCALIST
Cruvelli, Johanne Sophie Charlotte (12 March 1826, Bielefeld, Germany; 6 November 1907, Monte Carlo), vocalist, changed her name from Crüwell because her repertory as a singer was predominantly Italian. Her father was an amateur trombonist, and her mother was a vocalist, and her musical education was limited to what she learned from her parents. Accordingly, she lacked discipline and technique despite the unbridled admiration she inspired in audiences overwhelmed by the natural beauty of her…